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WV HB4880
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Ridenour
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AI Summary
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Creates "The Deployed Servicemembers Protection Act" to protect military personnel deployed for 30 days or longer from their home station or residence
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Prohibits spouses from selling residences, vehicles, or conducting financial transactions over $10,000 during deployment and for two months after without the servicemember's written consent
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Bars spouses from closing joint financial accounts or removing more than 50% of funds from joint accounts during deployment and two months after without written consent
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Restricts spouses from removing joint custody children out of state for more than two weeks without written consent, and requires children to be returned within one week of the servicemember's return home
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Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a fine up to $5,000, plus civil liability
Legislative Description
Protection of deployed service members
Military and Veterans
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/28/2026